4 Heart-Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes You Should Try This Week To Lose Weight Fast

The best way to take care of your heart is with a healthy lifestyle. In addition to cardiovascular exercise, a healthy diet is a must. Eating larger portions of low-calorie, nutrient-rich foods can shape up your diet as well as your heart and waistline. Try one of these heart-healthy slow cooker recipes this week for dinner.

Slow-Cooked Vegetable Curry

This cozy, spiced-up dish has both flavor and convenience. Normally, curries are full of fat which helps give them their creamy texture. This healthy version uses low-fat coconut milk and plain yogurt that will give you that full flavor feeling without all the unhealthy fats.

You’ll need:

Canola oilOnionGarlicCorianderCinnamonGingerTurmericCayenne pepperTomato pasteGarbanzo beans or chickpeasSweet potatoesCauliflower floretsCarrotsTomatoesChicken brothLight coconut milkPepperSaltCilantroBrown riceLime wedgesPlain yogurt

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

This bistro favorite gets a healthy make-over for this slow cooker version. The dish features two types of onions that are caramelized for hours before adding a sherry-spiked broth. Serve with a crusty slice of baguette and low-fat cheese—you won’t miss the extra calories!

You’ll need:

ButterExtra-virgin olive oilFresh thymeGarlicBay leafYellow onionsRed onionsSaltPepperBeef brothDry sherryBaguetteGruyère or Swiss cheese

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Just because you are watching your heart health and weight doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Chinese takeout. This healthy version of honey garlic chicken features a sweet, sticky sauce made of healthy, natural ingredients. Serve with brown rice or cauliflower rice for an extra dose of heart-healthy fiber.

You’ll need:

Boneless, skinless chicken thighsLow-sodium soy sauceHoneyTomato pasteChili pasteGarlicRice vinegarCornstarchBrown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower riceToasted sesame seedsGreen onion

Slow-Cooker Coconut Brown Rice Pudding

Just because you are watching your waistline and your heart health doesn’t mean you can’t have dessert. Rice pudding is normally full of fat, but this lightened up version uses light coconut milk, coconut water and fiber-rich brown rice. Don’t worry—it’s not light on flavor! Serve with dried fruits, toasted nuts, shredded coconut and seeds for added fiber and taste.

You’ll need:

Coconut waterLite coconut milkSugarVanilla extractKosher saltShort grain brown riceUnsalted butterLime zest